Catering Assistant/Cleaner

Catering Assistant/Domestic Cleaner University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Derriford Hospital, PL6 8DH Working from 3.30pm – 10.00pm 5 days out of 7 (includes weekends) Band 2 - £12.92per hour Monday– Friday £18.22 per hour on Saturdays and £23.65 on Sundays University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Service/Catering Assistant who is happy to help serve food and drinks to patients, clean down kitchen etc from 3.30pm - 8.00pm and then assist with Cleaning from 8.00pm - 10.00pm. This is a combined role, covering environmental cleaning and food and beverage services, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while supporting patients’ nutritional needs. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the well-being of patients while working in a friendly and supportive environment. This physically demanding role requires you to be on your feet for long periods and working efficiently in a busy environment. This is a temporary role

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of ward and departmental cleaning, including wards, patient cubicles, sanitary areas, patient equipment, and enhanced cleans where required
• Cleaning equipment and high-contact touch points
• Emptying waste bins and disposing of waste safely and correctly
• Replenishing soap, paper towels, and other hygiene supplies
• Serve food and beverages to patients throughout the day, including breakfast, hot meals, and drinks and clean down kitchen area
• Maintain ward kitchens, stock rotation, and hygiene standards
• Engage with patients, families, and visitors in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner

About you

• Physically fit – able to work on your feet for long periods
• Previous experience in cleaning and some form of catering/food service industry experience essential
• Previous experience working in healthcare setting is desirable
• A passion for providing excellent customer service and patient care
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A compassionate and friendly approach towards patients Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS. Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities. In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: –
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